Hygiene and Preventive Medicine
Specialist training in health promotion, disease prevention, epidemiology, public health, healthcare planning, and the organisation of healthcare and social care services.
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| Director | Prof. Silvio Tafuri |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine |
| Duration | 4 years · 240 ECTS |
| Area / Class | Clinical Services Area · Public Health Class |
| Admission | National competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates |
| Degree awarded | Specialization Diploma in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine |
School website
The School website provides information on the educational, scientific and professional activities of the Specialization School.
Training profile
The Specialization School in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine trains medical specialists with advanced expertise in health promotion, epidemiology, disease prevention, public health, and the management of healthcare and social care services.
The training programme integrates educational, professional and research activities aimed at developing operational skills in healthcare planning, service organisation, evaluation of preventive interventions, and the protection of population health.
Skills developed
- Epidemiology, health surveillance and health needs assessment.
- Planning, organisation and evaluation of healthcare services.
- Health promotion and primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.
- Environmental and occupational health, safety and public health.
- Professional and research activities in preventive medicine and public health.
Access and admission
Admission is through the national competition for Medical Area Specialization Schools reserved for medical graduates, published annually by the Italian Ministry of University and Research.
Reference regulations
Administrative management
Administrative procedures concerning the Specialization Schools are managed by the U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione .
For information regarding enrolment, registration, academic career, tuition fees, transfers, certificates and administrative procedures.
Contacts
| Director | Prof. Silvio Tafuri |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine |
| School website | Visit the School website |
| Administrative management | U.O. Scuole di Specializzazione |